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  1. #1 Lone Fungus
    97% matchVery Positive84% of 1,139 reviews2023
    Dev: BASTI GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    A handcrafted open-world platformer set in a world built by Mushrooms! Explore different locations filled with secrets, acquire new abilities and use those abilities to reach new places!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Retro 10.3%, Old School 9.9%, Exploration 7%

  2. #2 Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 1,528 reviews2025
    Dev: Pocket TrapPub: PM Studios, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 26.9%, Retro 15.1%, Top-Down 13%, Action-Adventure 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

  3. #3 Minishoot' Adventures
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,362 reviews2024
    Dev: SoulGame Studio
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.2%, Nonlinear 12%, Minimalist 10.2%, Top-Down 8.3%, Open World 8%

  4. #4 Haiku, the Robot
    95% matchVery Positive90% of 3,390 reviews2022
    Dev: Mister Morris Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Open World 11.3%, Nonlinear 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Retro 9.5%

  5. #5 ANIMAL WELL
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,519 reviews2024
    Dev: Billy BassoPub: Bigmode
    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Explore a dense, interconnected labyrinth, and unravel its many secrets. Collect items to manipulate your environment in surprising and meaningful ways. Encounter beautiful and unsettling creatures, as you attempt to survive what lurks in the dark. There is more than what you see.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.9%, Nonlinear 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Exploration 10.6%, Retro 7.7%

  6. #6 Alwa's Legacy
    94% matchVery Positive87% of 611 reviews2020
    Dev: Elden Pixels
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Alwa’s Legacy is a modern retro game full of dangerous dungeons, mystic items and ancient secrets. Upgrade your magic and choose your own path in this non-linear adventure game brimming with exploration.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Retro 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Exploration 8.7%

  7. #7 Cathedral
    93% matchMostly Positive73% of 445 reviews2019
    Dev: Decemberborn Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    Make your way through more than 600 rooms, and unravel the secrets of your past by finding the five elemental orbs. Cathedral features a vast world, meant for exploring!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 54.6%, Retro 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Adventure 7%, Action 6.7%

  8. #8 TUNIC
    91% matchVery Positive91% of 17,199 reviews2022
    Dev: TUNIC TeamPub: Finji
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.6%, Exploration 13.6%, Nonlinear 13.3%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Cute 8.6%

  9. #9 Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
    91% matchVery Positive96% of 241 reviews2025
    Dev: BASTI GAMES
    Windows

    Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.8%, Exploration 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Old School 8%, Nonlinear 7.3%

  10. #10 Super Win the Game
    92% matchVery Positive89% of 652 reviews2014
    Dev: Minor Key Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Throw on your nostalgia goggles and travel back in time with Super Win the Game, a retro-core explosion of exploration and platforming action!!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 25.7%, Nonlinear 12.6%, 1980s 11%, Open World 10.3%, Retro 7%

  11. #11 Tiny Dangerous Dungeons
    90% matchVery Positive96% of 89 reviews2019
    Dev: Adventure Islands
    Windows · Mac

    Hop into a Game Boy inspired metroidvania adventure! Explore a huge and open dungeon and find ability upgrades to help you in your quest! Can you survive the tiny dangerous dungeons and find the presumably huge treasure?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28%, Retro 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Old School 10.2%, Adventure 8.5%

  12. #12 Prodigal
    89% matchVery Positive92% of 567 reviews2020
    Dev: Colorgrave
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Journey through a vibrant world fighting vicious monsters, exploring puzzling dungeons, and collecting magical artifacts. Unravel the mysteries of Vann's Point and bond with all of its curious townsfolk!

    Why similar: Top-Down 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Action-Adventure 16%, Exploration 15.3%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%

  13. #13 Gato Roboto
    88% matchVery Positive94% of 5,065 reviews2019
    Dev: doinksoftPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 47%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Retro 12%, 2D 6.5%, Cute 4.8%

  14. #14 Azaran: The Demon Bottle
    87% matchVery Positive93% of 67 reviews2025
    Dev: Benji
    Windows · Linux

    Explore cryptic puzzle dungeons in this short, retro, action-adventure!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.1%, 1980s 14.6%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Top-Down 8.1%

  15. #15 Environmental Station Alpha
    89% matchVery Positive83% of 1,601 reviews2015
    Dev: Arvi TeikariPub: Hempuli Oy
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 56.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Retro 8.4%, Adventure 4.7%, Exploration 4%

  16. #16 UnderMine
    86% matchVery Positive90% of 9,748 reviews2020
    Dev: Thorium
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.

    Why similar: Pixel Graphics 29.7%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Top-Down 13.6%, Retro 8.8%, RPG 8.1%

  17. #17 Elliot Quest
    86% matchMostly Positive73% of 189 reviews2014
    Dev: Ansimuz GamesPub: PlayEveryWare
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    Elliot Quest is an adventure/RPG where players explore the mysterious Urele island in search of an ancient demon. With 5 dungeons to conquer, 16 bosses to defeat, and countless treasures to discover and hidden areas. Well-balanced gameplay easy to pick up but challenging to master.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 53.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Adventure 8.7%, Action 7.5%, RPG 7.3%

  18. #18 Zolg
    85% matchMostly Positive78% of 223 reviews2016
    Dev: Robert Alvarez
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Zolg is a minimalist top-down shooter where you explore, fight enemies, collect powerups, and defeat bosses.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 29.3%, Minimalist 15.8%, Nonlinear 9.2%, Top-Down 8.2%, Action-Adventure 8%

  19. #19 Pinball Spire
    82% matchVery Positive85% of 517 reviews2024
    Dev: Apparition GamesPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Action adventure meets pinball in this one-of-a-kind pinballvania adventure. When a mysterious spire appears from thin air, it's up to an intrepid pinball to bump, spin, shoot, and flip its way to the top and solve the tower’s mysteries!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.5%, Top-Down 11.2%, Exploration 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Old School 7.3%

  20. #20 Castaway
    83% matchMostly Positive76% of 247 reviews2024
    Dev: Canari Games
    Windows

    Retrieve your weapons, face bosses to save your dog in a retro adventure focused on 3 dungeons. Finish the Story mode to unlock the Survivor mode: a 50-floor "Death Tower". You'll enjoy classic mechanics, charming visual style, and an enchanting soundtrack.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 31%, Retro 10.9%, Old School 10.8%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Top-Down 9.7%

  21. #21 Airoheart
    84% matchMixed58% of 79 reviews2022
    Dev: Pixel Heart StudioPub: SOEDESCO
    Windows · Mac

    Airoheart is a top-down action-adventure RPG inspired by the classics. Embark on an epic journey to save the world from evil and test the strength of your heart in this emotional tale of betrayal, tragedy and redemption.

    Why similar: Nonlinear 18.2%, Open World 16.5%, Old School 12.5%, Top-Down 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%

  22. #22 Aggelos
    84% matchMostly Positive78% of 656 reviews2018
    Dev: Storybird GamesPub: PQube
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 46.3%, Retro 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Adventure 9.9%, RPG 8.8%

  23. #23 Machine Tower 2984
    81% matchVery Positive90% of 73 reviews2026
    Dev: 打螺丝游戏工作室
    Windows

    Machine Tower 2984 is a top-down mechanical fantasy style Roguelike game. You will embark on an adventure in a tower filled with mechanical mechanisms, challenging the five robots that control the machine tower and searching for the huge secrets behind the entire tower.

    Why similar: Retro 26.6%, Top-Down 21.9%, Adventure 17.9%, Action 14.3%, Combat 9.2%

  24. #24 Quarion
    80% matchVery Positive94% of 149 reviews2025
    Dev: ZejoantPub: Bootleg Bytes
    Windows · Linux

    A short 2D pixel-style metroidvania where you explore, fight bosses, aquire items and abilities and find secrets. Inspired by games such as You Have to Win the Game and VVVVVV.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36%, Nonlinear 19.6%, Retro 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Exploration 9%

  25. #25 Paper Animal Adventure
    79% matchVery Positive98% of 222 reviews2025
    Dev: Cuddling Raccoons StudioPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
    Windows

    Paper Animal Adventure is a cute roguelike game where you can explore a colorful world, fight scary enemies, and relax with your friends at the campfire! Will you be the one to seal the timelines and find the missing king?

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Combat 8.2%, Cute 8.2%, Exploration 7.6%

  26. #26 Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King
    82% matchVery Positive87% of 755 reviews2017
    Dev: Castle Pixel, LLC.Pub: FDG Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Explore a huge open game world in classic action-adventure fashion! Prove your worth by fighting through monster-infested dungeons to save the Kingdom of Blossom!

    Why similar: Retro 31.1%, Action-Adventure 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.7%, Open World 9%, Adventure 6.4%

  27. #27 You Have to Win the Game
    81% matchVery Positive93% of 5,714 reviews2014
    Dev: Minor Key Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 54.1%, Retro 18.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, 2D 4.5%, Old School 4%

  28. #28 Minit
    79% matchVery Positive89% of 2,804 reviews2018
    Dev: JWPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Minit is a peculiar little adventure played sixty seconds at a time.

    Why similar: Minimalist 43%, Pixel Graphics 17.9%, Retro 12.1%, Adventure 7.5%, 2D 5.6%

  29. #29 Phoenotopia: Awakening
    78% matchVery Positive83% of 2,763 reviews2021
    Dev: Cape Cosmic
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 42.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, 2D 7.7%, Adventure 7.2%

  30. #30 100 Pumpkins 2
    77% matchVery Positive97% of 60 reviews2023
    Dev: Jeremiah Stilts
    Windows · Linux

    Explore, solve puzzles, and fight your way through over 100 screens and return your pumpkin pals!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.3%, Nonlinear 16%, 1980s 11.4%, Open World 10%, Action-Adventure 6.9%

  31. #31 Knightin'+
    78% matchVery Positive86% of 289 reviews2019
    Dev: Muzt Die Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Join brave sir Lootalot on his epic quest in this little Zelda-lite adventure. Explore and fight your way through the dangerous dungeons filled with traps, puzzles and magical artifacts. And, of course, show the evil bosses who is the real boss here.

    Why similar: Retro 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Exploration 10.6%, Dungeon Crawler 8.3%

  32. #32 Iron Diamond
    77% matchVery Positive89% of 55 reviews2024
    Dev: North Folk Studios
    Windows

    Explore the mysterious island of Kindara in this vibrant 2D action-adventure. Fight and platform your way through jungles, icy peaks, castles, and crystal caverns in a non-linear interconnected world. Adventure awaits!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.5%, Nonlinear 19.2%, Exploration 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Cute 7.2%

  33. #33 Knights of the Road
    76% matchVery Positive92% of 91 reviews2024
    Dev: Shiny Byte Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An adventure game with focus on acrobatics and discovering secrets. Classic platformer gameplay in the spirit of the 8-bit era games.

    Why similar: Retro 36%, Pixel Graphics 23.6%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, 2D 9.1%, Action 7.2%

  34. #34 Scrabdackle
    73% matchVery Positive97% of 148 reviews2025
    Dev: jakefriendPub: Fellow Traveller
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The magical misadventure of a novice wizard thrown (literally) into the unfamiliar world outside. Go on a sprawling hand-drawn adventure with spells to study, bosses to best, and a huge handcrafted world to traverse on the long journey home.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 24.5%, Nonlinear 14.8%, Open World 11.3%, Old School 10.8%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

  35. #35 FOUNTAINS
    74% matchVery Positive84% of 443 reviews2024
    Dev: John Pywell
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Master high-skilled combat to uncover the secrets of an ancient, interconnected world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 35.2%, Nonlinear 18.6%, Open World 10.1%, Exploration 9.1%, Top-Down 8.8%

  36. #36 Crypt Custodian
    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,759 reviews2024
    Dev: Kyle Thompson
    Windows
    Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto - a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworld's janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.8%, Nonlinear 14.2%, Exploration 10.2%, Cute 9%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

  37. #37 Exiled Kingdoms
    75% matchVery Positive90% of 1,099 reviews2018
    Dev: 4 Dimension Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Roam freely through a huge open world full with dangers, ancient secrets and adventure. An old-school action-RPG with a challenging environment, tough choices and a unique setting. Explore, fight, make friends and enemies... and above all, Roleplay!

    Why similar: Open World 32.1%, RPG 16.3%, Adventure 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 10%, Action 8.2%

  38. #38 UnderDungeon
    74% matchVery Positive90% of 69 reviews2023
    Dev: Josyan
    Windows

    Embody Kimuto on the first day of his new job in this humor-packed dungeon crawler with surprising secrets to discover!

    Why similar: Retro 18.6%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Dungeon Crawler 11.6%, 2D 10.2%

  39. #39 Polyroll
    75% matchVery Positive95% of 94 reviews2019
    Dev: Spicy Gyro GamesPub: HOF Studios
    Windows

    Explore branching levels, fight quirky bosses, and save the day in this retro platformer inspired by the classics!

    Why similar: Nonlinear 24.1%, Retro 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Exploration 11.5%, 2D 7.2%

  40. #40 Dungeon of Zolthan
    76% matchMostly Positive77% of 531 reviews2016
    Dev: Robert AlvarezPub: New Reality Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Dungeon of Zolthan is a casual, arcade-style metroidvania platformer where your goal is to defeat Zolthan; a powerful mage that lives inside the dungeon. Using an array of powerups and your own wit and guile, guide your character through Zolthan's Dungeon!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 36.3%, Minimalist 16.9%, Retro 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Action 6.5%

  41. #41 Hollow Floor
    72% matchVery Positive95% of 77 reviews2024
    Dev: Ahmed KhalifaPub: Cheesy Holes
    Windows

    Hollow Floor is an exploration-based single-sitting Metroidvania inspired by VVVVVV and REDDER. Hollow Floor is a relaxed game that is full of secrets and hard challenges that can be tackled at any moment in the game or completely ignored.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 41.9%, Retro 15%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Cute 8.7%, Exploration 7%

  42. #42 Shine Within
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 147 reviews2021
    Dev: Ayetoons
    Windows

    A top-down action-adventure game as you collect & solve puzzles in order for you to explore & unravel this mysterious world.

    Why similar: Pixel Graphics 23.2%, Action-Adventure 15.1%, Cute 14.3%, Exploration 13.3%, 2D 11.7%

  43. #43 Overbowed
    71% matchVery Positive91% of 86 reviews2024
    Dev: Klardonics Digital, Ltd
    Windows

    Explore a kingdom overrun by evil magic as you fight foes with your own magical bow in this retro inspired action-adventure platformer.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 40.7%, Retro 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 12%, 2D 6.5%, Open World 6.3%

  44. #44 Bittersweet Birthday
    70% matchVery Positive95% of 56 reviews2025
    Dev: World Eater GamesPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Bittersweet Birthday is a boss fight-only action adventure where every encounter is a unique and emotional showdown. Explore a colorful world full of endearing characters, uncover your memories, and battle your way through challenges that push skill, timing, and determination to their limits.

    Why similar: Pixel Graphics 17.9%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Top-Down 15%, Exploration 12.3%, Cute 10.5%

  45. #45 bobo robot
    73% matchVery Positive89% of 79 reviews2020
    Dev: Sokpop Collective
    Windows · Mac

    A wacky metroidvania. ⚡ Meet weird characters, unlock new abilities and complete a mysterious mission . . .

    Why similar: Metroidvania 30.8%, Adventure 29.3%, Action 25.6%, Exploration 7.8%, Cute 6.5%

  46. #46 Hyper Light Drifter
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 18,466 reviews2016
    Dev: Heart Machine
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

    Why similar: Pixel Graphics 26.5%, Metroidvania 22.1%, Difficult 9.2%, Exploration 9%, Top-Down 8.5%

  47. #47 Chasm
    71% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,617 reviews2018
    Dev: Bit Kid, Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Explore the depths below a remote mountain town in this procedurally-generated Adventure Platformer. Taking inspiration from hack 'n slash dungeon crawlers and Metroidvania-style platformers, Chasm will immerse you in a fantasy world full of exciting treasure, deadly enemies, and abundant secrets.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 59.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Adventure 5.5%, 2D 5.3%, RPG 4.8%

  48. #48 Shovel Pirate
    70% matchVery Positive93% of 55 reviews2024
    Dev: Neutronized
    Windows

    X marks the spot! Follow the map and find hidden treasures.

    Why similar: Action-Adventure 19.3%, Adventure 13.6%, Exploration 13.3%, Action 12.8%, Retro 11.7%

  49. #49 Treasure Adventure World
    71% matchVery Positive82% of 278 reviews2018
    Dev: Robit Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Set sail for adventure with a paper hat on your head and a magical shrinking boat in your pocket, in search of legendary treasures! Solve tricky puzzles, battle formidable foes, piece together clues and dig up secrets to uncover your own shrouded history as you explore this sprawling open world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 56.4%, Adventure 19.7%, Cute 12.2%, 2D 11.7%

  50. #50 Crescent Tower
    66% matchVery Positive91% of 204 reviews2025
    Dev: Curry CroquettePub: AMATA Games
    Windows

    Aspire to reach the top of Crescent Tower that appears just once every 50 years! An authentic 8-bit style dungeon crawler RPG with a retro level of difficulty, where you repeatedly explore, level up, and traverse dungeons!

    Why similar: 1980s 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Retro 13.1%, Top-Down 12.4%, RPG 9.3%

  51. #51 OneShot
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 61,459 reviews2016
    Dev: Future Cat LLCPub: KOMODO
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

    Why similar: Pixel Graphics 35.2%, Cute 21.9%, Exploration 11.3%, 2D 10.3%, Adventure 8.8%

  52. #52 Wanderer
    69% matchMostly Positive75% of 68 reviews2022
    Dev: RentugNetic
    Windows

    Play as a brave cat in Wanderer, a top-down action roguelike. Reclaim your stolen sausages, battle enemies, and upgrade your cat to grow stronger in a heartwarming adventure full of charm and surprises.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39.7%, Top-Down 14%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Combat 8.4%, 2D 8.1%

  53. #53 pear potion🍐
    68% matchVery Positive95% of 77 reviews2021
    Dev: vemu games
    Windows

    a cute little metroidvania with challenging combat and witchcraft 🧙🍐

    Why similar: Metroidvania 39.1%, Retro 15.4%, Cute 8.2%, Exploration 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

  54. #54 Mask of Mists
    69% matchVery Positive84% of 219 reviews2020
    Dev: 9 Eyes Game Studio
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Mask of Mists is an action-adventure game in a first-person view in which you are immersed in exploring the world full of magic and dangers!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 41.8%, Open World 16.3%, Exploration 10.3%, Action-Adventure 9.9%, Cute 8.2%

  55. #55 Retro Machina
    68% matchVery Positive87% of 252 reviews2021
    Dev: Orbit StudioPub: SuperGG.com
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Retro Machina is a single-player action and exploration game set in a retro-futuristic universe. Experience the journey of a little robot as it solves intricate puzzles and begins unraveling the mysteries of a world long forgotten.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 42.7%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Exploration 11.7%, 2D 8.3%, Action 7.4%

  56. #56 Super Dungeon Boy
    69% matchMostly Positive79% of 212 reviews2017
    Dev: Tower Up Studios
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 12 minMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 27%

    2D platform game focused on intense combat against enemies and exploration of secret areas in dark dungeons full of dangers.

    Why similar: Retro 21.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Exploration 10.9%, 2D 8.5%

  57. #57 Öoo
    62% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 5,680 reviews2025
    Dev: NamaTakahashi
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A Bomb Caterpillar's Big Adventure! "Öoo" is a charming yet mysterious exploration puzzle platformer where you discover creative ways to use bombs!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 38.2%, Minimalist 14.9%, Exploration 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Cute 8.4%

  58. #58 The Adventures of Poppe
    68% matchMostly Positive77% of 52 reviews2022
    Dev: Shiny Byte Studio
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A 2D adventure platformer game where a little man named Poppe explores different locations, finds various items and uses them along his way, fights against dangerous insects and survives in this gigantic world.

    Why similar: Metroidvania 28.4%, 1980s 13%, Retro 12.9%, Old School 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

  59. #59 Newcomer : A Language Learning RPG
    67% matchMostly Positive78% of 63 reviews2023
    Dev: Jason Kappes
    Windows

    ✨A language learning adventure where you must learn and communicate in a second language to save the kingdom and befriend its people! 🎮

    Why similar: Retro 18.1%, Open World 14%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Old School 10.9%, Top-Down 10.2%

  60. #60 Astalon: Tears of the Earth
    66% matchVery Positive90% of 1,437 reviews2021
    Dev: LABS WorksPub: DANGEN Entertainment
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Uphold your pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus! Fight, climb and solve your way through a twisted tower as three unique adventurers, on a mission to save their village from impending doom!

    Why similar: Metroidvania 27.5%, 1980s 13.2%, Retro 10.4%, Old School 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

Based on tag similarity + player behavior
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